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District of Columbia Official Code 2001 Edition. |
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Division VIII. General Laws. |
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Title 48. Foods and Drugs. |
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Subtitle II. Prescription Drugs. |
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Chapter 8A. Affordability of Prescription Drugs -- AccessRx Program. |
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Subchapter I. Accessrx. |
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Part C. AccessRx for Uninsured Residents of the District of Columbia.
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Current through October 23, 2012
(a) Any participating retail pharmacy that sells prescription drugs covered by a rebate agreement pursuant to § 48-831.05 shall discount the retail price of those drugs sold to uninsured qualified residents.
(b) The Department shall establish discounted prices for drugs covered by a rebate agreement and shall promote the use of efficacious and reduced-cost drugs, taking into consideration reduced prices for state and federally capped drug programs, differential dispensing fees, administrative overhead, and incentive payments.
(c) Beginning January 1, 2005, a participating retail pharmacy shall offer the initial discounted price.
(d) Beginning no later than October 1, 2005, a participating retail pharmacy shall offer the secondary discounted price, if available.
(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-164, § 133, 51 DCR 3688.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 15-164, see notes following § 48-831.01.
